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Direction

The document provides guidance on how to politely ask for directions when lost or needing to find a location. It includes introductory phrases to get someone's attention, ways to explain your situation, questions to ask to obtain directions, ways to repeat the directions, and phrases to thank the person and end the conversation. The document also lists specific phrases someone could use when providing directions, such as to go straight, turn, cross roads, mention locations and landmarks.

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Direction

The document provides guidance on how to politely ask for directions when lost or needing to find a location. It includes introductory phrases to get someone's attention, ways to explain your situation, questions to ask to obtain directions, ways to repeat the directions, and phrases to thank the person and end the conversation. The document also lists specific phrases someone could use when providing directions, such as to go straight, turn, cross roads, mention locations and landmarks.

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1. Greeting  Pardon Sir/ Mom!

 Excuse me/excuse me Sir/Madam.


 Hi, I am sorry to interrupt you, but..
 Excuse me, could you help me, please? 2. Describe the Condition
 Hello / Hello sir or Madam.  Sorry, I am not from around here.
 I am new here.
 May I ask you a minute Sir/Mam?
 I’m lost.
 Sorry for bothering you Sir/Mam!
 I seemed to be lost

Asking Direction

1. Modal auxiliary
 Could you tell me how to get to …?  May I ask you the way to …?
 Could you tell me where the … is?  Can you show me the … on the map?
 Would you give me directions to go to …?  I’m looking for …. Would you give me
 Can you direct me to …? direction to get it?
 Would you show me the way to …?

2. “Question Words”
 Where is the …?  How do you get to … from …?
 Where can I find the …?  What’s the best way to get to …?
 How can / do I get to …?  What’s the quickest way to get to …?
 How can / do I find …?  What’s the easiest way to get to the …?
 How far is the … from the …?

3. Asking/interrogative sentences
 Do you have a map to …?  Is it the right way to / for …?
 Are we on the right road for …?  Is there a … around here / near hear
 Am I in the right place to go …?  Do you know where the … is?

Repeat for Better Understanding


 What did you say the street’s name was?  Could you say that again please?
 Sorry, I didn’t got your explanation.  Could you repeat it again please?
 Sorry, I didn’t catch that.

Say Thanks and Finish the Conversation


 Thanks for help. Bye .
 Thank you for the explanation, it means a lot to me.
 Thank you for spending your time with me. Have a nice day!

Giving Direction
 Cross the road  Go straight/keep going/continue
 Pass the bridge  Turn left/right
 Take the first road  Follow this road

1. Go Straight
 Go straight.  Keep walking ahead.
 Go along the road.  Take this road.
 Go down there.  Walk to the corner.
 Go down or walk down the street.  Follow this street for 300 meters.
 Go up or walk up the street.
2. Turn
 Turn right  Go right/left at the end of the road.
 Turn left.  Take the first right.
 Pass the bank and then turn left.  Take the first/second/third street on the
 Turn back. left/right.
 Take the first left when you enter Steven  You need to take a left/a right at the next
Road. traffic lights.

3. Cross
 Cross the pub.  Cross the taxi rank and you are there.
 Pass the school.  Go over the bridge.
 You will cross some traffic lights.

4. Location
 Between our office and the supermarket.  At the end of Sudirman Street.
 On the right in between the pet shop and the  Just around the corner on the left/right side.
grocery store.  Left around the corner next to the market.

5. Landmark
 Traffic lights  Dead end
 Crossroads  Flyover
 T-junction  Bridge
 Roundabout  Mosque
 Signpost  Church

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